Play Captain Silver (Japan) Online

Captain Silver came out on the NES in 1988, developed by Data East. It was one of those side-scrolling action games that felt familiar at the time, with a pirate theme that wasn't too common. You don't hear much about it now, but it had a certain look and feel that fit right in with other NES titles from that era.

You play as a young pirate fighting through screen-by-screen stages, using a sword to take down enemies like seagulls and skeletons. Your main goal is to rescue a kidnapped girl, moving through levels that include ships, caves, and forests. The controls are a bit stiff, and the jumping can feel awkward, but the game has a strange appeal with its simple combat and catchy music. It feels like a rough but earnest attempt at an adventure, where every small victory matters.